France Dominate Senegal, Mbappé Scores Twice & Are Les Bleus the Team to Beat at the World Cup?

France Dominate Senegal, Mbappé Scores Twice & Are Les Bleus the Team to Beat at the World Cup?

Author: Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco June 17, 2026 Duration: 44:34
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to France's impressive 3-1 victory over African giants Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The guys break down their six biggest takeaways from the game, debate whether Kylian Mbappé or Michael Olise deserved Player of the Match honors, and reveal their stock up and stock down picks for both teams. They also look ahead to what's next for France and Senegal and discuss whether Didier Deschamps' side has emerged as the outright favorite to lift the trophy.

Think of the most passionate, opinionated, and funny conversation you might overhear at a soccer bar, then bottle that energy. That’s essentially what you get with The Cooligans. This isn't your typical sports analysis show buried in tactical diagrams and spreadsheets. Instead, hosts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco-both working stand-up comics from New York-apply their comedic lens to the global game. They’re here for the drama, the bizarre headlines, and the pure, unadulterated chaos that makes football so compelling. Each episode feels like hanging out with two of your most knowledgeable yet hilarious friends, dissecting the weekend's most outrageous moments with sharp wit and relentless jokes. The focus is firmly on entertainment, offering a refreshing and laugh-out-loud alternative to more serious commentary. Tuning into this podcast means setting aside the dry recap for a celebration of the sport's inherent silliness and spectacle. Released twice weekly, it’s your regular dose of humor to counterbalance the on-field tension, proving that the beautiful game is even better when you’re not afraid to laugh at it.
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